Novel Pairings

64. The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende Part One

06.08.2021 - By Novel PairingsPlay

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Today Chelsey and Sara discuss the first half of The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, Chapters 1 through 6. There’s so much to discuss in this jam-packed, sweeping family novel. In this episode, we cover initial impressions and approaches to the book, Allende’s style, and key characters. We’ll share contemporary pairings in Part Two on June 22nd!  For more bonus episodes, nerdy classes, and extra book talk,  join our Classics Club: patreon.com/novelpairings.com. Connect with us  on Instagram or Twitter. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get updates and behind-the-scenes info. Get two audiobooks for the price of one from Libro.fm. Use our Libro.fm affiliate code NOVELPAIRINGS and support independent bookstores.   Pick of the week: Chelsey: Research the slave trade in Chile and Indigenous Chileans for even more historical context  Sara: Magical Realism: Embracing the Absurdity of Latin America | Andrés Hermida

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